The point of the article wasn’t what any of these players do for Celts, but rather that none of them
will be doing anything for Heat (unless Bibby starts hitting from a rocking chair).

]]>By: thesolproviderhttp://nba.nbcsports.com/2011/04/26/winderman-celtics-advantages-came-courtesy-riley-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-39076
Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:45:09 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=22270#comment-39076The Heat went on that run against under.500 teams. The Heat’s 5 game losing streak came when they were working Bibby into the lineup.

I like Arroyo however he was a defensive liability and doesn’t shoot the three. Bibby plays D however he is just small and a step slow against 22 year olds.Bibby also has one of the highest 3 point FG%’s in the league.

The NY D would make any center look good. Jermaine O’Neal thought his career was over and sat out most of the season this year. How would that have helped the Heat? I’ll take a defensive stopper like Anthony against most of the “Centers” in the league. (A depleted position in todays NBA)

BTW…..The Celtics got us Eddie House as well.

Either way, it will be a great series.

I think the Celtic’s will unveil Shaq for this one. We all knew that for the vet minimum Shaq was only going to play in the playoffs.

]]>By: rapmusicmademedoithttp://nba.nbcsports.com/2011/04/26/winderman-celtics-advantages-came-courtesy-riley-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-39030
Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:01:34 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=22270#comment-39030I agree, professional athletes should ask for beans rather than money, I will only sign for
3 million red beans, 3 million Lentel Peas and 8 million chick peas.I refuse to accept
money for my talent.
]]>By: rapmusicmademedoithttp://nba.nbcsports.com/2011/04/26/winderman-celtics-advantages-came-courtesy-riley-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-39029
Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:58:25 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=22270#comment-39029Celtics may get some 5 point possessions and two second calls and a few dubious fouls as Clyde called them the other night in New York.I still rather see the Heat, I hate Boston.
]]>By: pffhttp://nba.nbcsports.com/2011/04/26/winderman-celtics-advantages-came-courtesy-riley-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-38922
Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:04:29 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=22270#comment-38922It is right there in the headline, chief:

“Winderman: Celtics advantages came courtesy Riley, Heat”

also…resign Oneal or get Wade, Lebron, and Bosh under contract. hmmm…tough call, Andy

]]>By: frankvzappahttp://nba.nbcsports.com/2011/04/26/winderman-celtics-advantages-came-courtesy-riley-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-38920
Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:42:00 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=22270#comment-38920you are wrong, because im writing off the heat…its going to be a glorious four games, i already got my broom out…
]]>By: Kansachusettshttp://nba.nbcsports.com/2011/04/26/winderman-celtics-advantages-came-courtesy-riley-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-38918
Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:29:06 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=22270#comment-38918JO’s contributions against the Knicks turned the Celtics around. Finally (or until he gets injured) they have a big man who can block shots and use his muscle, and has learned to set some picks too.

So don’t knock him. I hated the Perkins trade, but J.O. could prove just what the doctor ordered (until he gets hurt).

]]>By: bceltics1010http://nba.nbcsports.com/2011/04/26/winderman-celtics-advantages-came-courtesy-riley-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-38905
Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:35:44 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=22270#comment-38905What professional athlete isn’t all about the money? I can name a few, but honestly, we know the truth.
]]>By: hnirobert3http://nba.nbcsports.com/2011/04/26/winderman-celtics-advantages-came-courtesy-riley-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-38892
Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:52:52 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=22270#comment-38892Did the Heat let him walk or did they offer him veterans minimum (all they could offer) while the Celts offered the mid level? With JO, it’s all about the dollas.
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Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:51:52 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=22270#comment-38883As a Celtics fan, this article is worth a laugh… no one is writing off the Heat – let alone Celitcs players or their fans.

Yes, it’s ironic that O’Neal is finally contributing after the Heat let him walk – but no one is going to bank on O’Neal contributing in the playoffs, even though he did against the Knicks and its critical for the Celts that he do so against the Heat – especially if Shaq isn’t 100%

Bibby was a good signing for the Heat despite his slump. Slumps happen – ask Ray Allen. No one thinks Murphy’s going to be a difference, though he could have been for the Heat.

Should be an interesting series – a flawed Celtics team against a flawed Heat team.

]]>By: passerby23http://nba.nbcsports.com/2011/04/26/winderman-celtics-advantages-came-courtesy-riley-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-38882
Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:38:23 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=22270#comment-38882I know the pundits and “experts” like to microanalyze individual matchups to determine who has the edge, but unless there is a glaring weakness such as Rondo at the point, then most of the other stuff is moot. This series will come down to whether Lebron and Wade can make the plays in crunch time when it counts. Should be a great series.
]]>By: andyhr17http://nba.nbcsports.com/2011/04/26/winderman-celtics-advantages-came-courtesy-riley-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-38881
Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:25:02 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=22270#comment-38881So apparently you just read the names Arroyo, O’Neal, and Murphy and didn’t bother to read the rest of the article? He didn’t say that the Celtics having those guys on floor was the advantage.